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How do I get him to pay

So how would I figure out if I'm an employee or an independent contractor The only thing I have in writing from him or text messages back-and-forth but our agreement was verbal but he did say our agreement in front of other people Because hes over 90 days Delinquent as an extreme urgency dream urgency to me needing to get paid you get paid I am facing an eviction right now And have other bills that are past due and late fees are piling up So I need to get paid as soon as possible

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Sep 22, 2021

You need to consult with an employment lawyer to discuss 1) your employment status; and 2) the laws regarding payment for your labor/work.

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Sep 22, 2021

Whether someone is an independent contractor versus an employee is a complicated question. In short, if he tells you how to do your work, you are more likely an employee. If he tells you what to do, but does not tell you how to do it, then you are more likely an independent contractor. That is a very simplified answer though. An example of an independent contractor is like a plumber for your house. You tell him to unclog the drain or replace the pipe, but you don't tell him how to do his job. As far as getting paid quickly, you should probably just file suit and have him served with a lawsuit. People can blow off demands to pay, but they cannot blow off lawsuits. If you are owed $10,000 or less, sue in justice court. It's faster and more user friendly that superior court for people who are not represented by lawyers.

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